Tag Archives: cross-cultural

Hacivad and Khadijah channel Orhan Veli Kanik…on navigating deep-seated difference

Posted on September 15, 2011 by lizcameron

The American half: It is a deep-blue afternoon, the air still in the late summer heat that is not oppressive. Finding the spot on the porch with the second-most hot sunlight, My copper-colored dog has taken the most sunny spot. … Continue reading →

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A consideration of Turkish junk food…is that an oxymoron?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by lizcameron

My recent foray into the world of leblebi (roasted chick peas, Ataturk’s favorite), salted pumpkin seeds, potato chips and rose hips for road trips  got me to thinking about junk food in general here – what do Turks consider junk … Continue reading →

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Voodoo or nazar boncuğu?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by lizcameron

Karagöz is jumping up and down with his usual amount of vim and vigor, so much so that even the weight of his wax-papery self is getting to my shoulder. He’s all hot and bothered – which in his world … Continue reading →

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